debase
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debase(
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beys
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to degrade)
a. degradar
The candidate was debased by rumors of his romantic affairs.Los rumores de las aventuras románticas del candidato lo degradaron.
b. envilecer
Desperate situations can debase even the most virtuous people.Las situaciones desesperadas pueden envilecer incluso a las personas más virtuosas.
c. rebajar
Laura's boyfriend debased her by breaking up with her in front of all their friends.El novio de Laura la rebajó por terminar con ella frente todos sus amigos.
d. corromper
The conservative mother doesn't let here children watch TV for fear that it will debase them.La mamá conservadora no deja que sus hijos vea la tele por miedo de que los corrompa.
e. viciar
Cheating debases the integrity of this educational system.Hacer trampa vicia la integridad de este sistema educativo.
a. devaluar
The Crown decided to debase the coins in response to the economic situation.La monarquía decidió devaluar las monedas como respuesta a la situación económica.
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